Space Soup: The Ingredients of Our Universe

Dark Matter (85%): Mysterious substance dominating the universe. Dark Energy (68%): Even more mysterious! Normal Matter (5%): Familiar stuff like stars, planets, us!

Stars: Giant fiery spheres fueling the cosmos through nuclear fusion. Gas and Dust: Cosmic remnants vital for birthing stars and planets. Planets: Rocky or gaseous worlds orbiting stars, some with potential for life.

Life Search: Key ingredients like water and organics abound in the universe. Exoplanets: Thousands found beyond our system, some in habitable zones. Future: New telescopes may soon reveal extraterrestrial life!